Friday, 14 March: A wrap of news and developments in Tamil Nadu— A worker from Odisha died by suicide in Coimbatore amid rabies treatment.
Published Mar 14, 2025 | 2:50 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 14, 2025 | 5:04 PM
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Synopsis: In Friday’s wrap of Tamil Nadu news— a worker from Odisha who was undergoing treatment for a rabies infection died by suicide. Meanwhile, in protest against this alleged mega corruption by the DMK government, the BJP Tamil Nadu is expected to hold a gherao protest on 17 March 2025, at the TASMAC headquarters, located at Thaalamuthu Nadarajan Mahal says Annamalai.
A shocking incident has taken place at the Coimbatore Government Hospital, where a worker from Odisha who was undergoing treatment for a rabies infection died by suicide.
The deceased has been identified as Ram Chander (35), who had been working in Coimbatore. A few days ago, he was reportedly bitten by a stray dog. As his health deteriorated, he sought treatment at the government hospital on Tuesday.
Due to the severity of his condition, doctors admitted him to the isolation ward for rabies patients.
At around 2:30 PM, Ram Chander suddenly exhibited aggressive behaviour, shouting and wandering around the ward. In a drastic turn of events, he broke a notice board’s glass panel and fatally injured himself by slashing his throat.
Upon receiving information, Race Course Police rushed to the spot and sent his body for autopsy. The incident has caused a stir, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Dr Nirmala, the hospital director, speaking of the incident said, “From the moment he arrived at the hospital, he exhibited aggressive behaviour, showing clear symptoms of rabies. He was uncontrollable, which is why we had to keep him in isolation. Suddenly, he broke a glass panel and started acting violently. Several attempts were made to sedate him, but due to the glass shards in his hand, doctors were unable to approach him. Despite the intervention of firefighters, we couldn’t save his life.”
She further stated that rabies symptoms cannot be confirmed through a blood test. A post-mortem examination of body tissues will be conducted within the next two days to ascertain the condition.
BJP leader Annamalai criticized the DMK government based on the recent TASMAC scam.
An alleged massive ₹1,000 crore corruption scam within the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which runs liquor factories for profit, has sent shockwaves across Tamil Nadu.
In protest against this alleged mega corruption by the DMK government, the BJP Tamil Nadu is expected to hold a gherao protest on 17 March 2025, at the TASMAC headquarters, located at Thaalamuthu Nadarajan Mahal says Annamalai.
Tamil Nadu Minister P Thiaga Rajan and South Chennai MP Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, inviting him to the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting in Chennai on 22 March.
The meeting aims to unite state leaders against the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies.
Dr P Thiaga Rajan, representing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, called the delimitation, an undeniable assault on federalism and rightful representation. He stated that Vijayan assured full support for the cause.
The DMK government has been vocal against the Centre’s delimitation plans and the three-language policy, urging opposition unity.
